Stilt Story
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Using stilt walking and story telling to encourage youth to rise above challenges!
Neil's services would be great for....
School Assemblies * Parades * Parties * Festivals * Camps * Youth Groups * Leadership Conferences* and More....
You can promote your business by having Neil wear your company logo during his world record attempt at the Grand Rapids Marathon on October 19, 2008!
Story Telling Presentations
Neil's mission is to inspire youth to rise above challenges, stand up for what they believe, and advocate for others. He uses stilt walking, juggling, balloon animals, and magic tricks to help reinforce his points.
He has a number of different presentation to meet your educational needs.........
THE HIKE....My most popular kids story
This story focuses on rising above challenges, and working togehter to handle difficuly situations. It is great message and very entertaining for Elementary Students!
FITTING IN....
Another wonderful choice for Elementary ages! This story focuses on taking responsibility for helping others fit in and for preventing bullying. Tells the story of a stiltman too tall for any beds and how his friends help him make one.
WALK ACROSS MICHIGAN....My personal favorite
A wonderful choice for service groups, high schools, or other adult leadership groups. I describe my motivations, struggles, highlights, and life lessons learned from my 830 mile frundraising trek across the state.
STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE....
This assembly is designed for leadership conferences and trainings. I describe my successes and failures as a leader, teach important findings from Psychology which improve one's ability to persuade others, and motivate people to stay dedicated to their goal despite any obstacles.
BECOMING THE WORLD'S BEST....
Appropriate for all ages and occassions. I describe the dedication, persistence, and resolve that it has taken to set the world record for fastest marathon on stilts and become one of the world's best stilt walkers. This program encourages people to believe in themselves and strive after their goals.
THE HISTORY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES....
This assembly discusses how our scoiety has treated people with disabiliites throughout the ages, how they are treated now, and what direction we should be heading. Perfect for leadership groups, special education trainings, and/or groups of people with disabilities.
Of course, you may ask for any combination of these themes depending on your needs. Or I would be happy to create a special theme just for you. Just Ask!
Juggling during an assembly at the Conductive Learning Center in Grand Rapids.
Neil has already shared his talents at the following events.....
School Assemblies
New Bedford Academy Elementary, Lambertville.
Onsted Middle, Onsted.
Blissfield Middle, Blissfield
Townsend Elementary, Vandercook Lake.
Madison Elementary, Madison.
Patterson Elementary, Tecumseh.
Conductive Learning Center, Grand Rapids.
Parma Elementary, Parma.
Lincoln Park Elementary, Mona Shores
Churchhill Elementary, Mona Shores
Twin Lake Pre-school, Twin Lake
Traverse Intermediate Schools, Traverse City
Elk Rapids Elementary, Elk Rapids.
Camps
Camp Quality, at Camp Dagget, Petoskey
St. Ignace Summer Day Camp, St. Ignace
Camp Michigamme, Mchigamme.
Presbytery Point Camp, Michigamme
Indian Trails Camp, Allendale
Parades
4th of July, for Lincol Square, Standale
Montclova OH.
Other events
Ifford Fundraising Carnival, Zeeland
Newaygo Boys & Girls Club
Alzheimer's Association Fundraising Party
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk
Hope Network's Walk for Hope
Hope Center's Valentines Day Dance
St. John's Lutheran Church Fellowship hour
Superior Alliance for independent Living Speech
Michigan Welcome Center Speech
Blissfield Kiwanis Meeting
Ternary Lions Club Meeting
Adrian Civitan Speech
Mackinac Island 10K race
Grand Rapids Marathon
Here's what teachers are saying....
A much needed lesson for today's kids! Mr. Fredrick, Madison Elementary
Neil came and presented a thought provoking and meaningful assembly to our 7th grade students. The teachers and students were entertained, and also challenged to rise above their limitations. It was very well done and received by the students.
Mr. Thompson, Blissfield Middle
Thank you so much for entertaining and teaching my students. Your storytelling engaged them and you did a wonderful job getting them involved throughout your performance by asking questions, getting them out of their seats, and wowing them with your juggling. Your message helped to reinforce our school goals of anti-bullying, tolerance, respect, taking initiative to help other, and perseverance. I know that you will continue to have a positive impact on children who will look up to you for more reasons than being nine feet tall.
Jill Cripe, Townsend Elementary
The best assembly we've had all year!
Teacher at Patterson Elementary
Telling "THE HIKE" at Lincoln Park Elementary.
Here's what students are saying....
Thank you, it was fun having you. I learned to work together and you can get it done.
Student at Townsend Elementary
Thank you for teaching us that to always work together and never stop trying. Thank you for the balloon.
Student at Townsend Elementary
Nice
Entertaining
Interesting
Lots of talent
Student at Townsend Elementary
More testimonials....
I think your stiltwalk across Michigan is a great idea and I'm glad to be a part of it.
Josh Schramm, Adrian
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